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Ohio Community Development Grants

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ArtsNEXT Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions in Ohio to develop innovative and experimental arts projects that engage the community and push creative boundaries.

Arts
Nonprofits
John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation Grant
$30,000
John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northwest Ohio focused on improving housing stability, food security, and youth education through impactful initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Commission on Minority Health: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
$19,000
Ohio Commission on Minority Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in Ohio to implement lupus education and outreach programs targeting economically disadvantaged minority populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Clinton County Foundation LEGACY Fund Grants
$298,000
Clinton County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Clinton County that are working on projects to improve the health, welfare, and safety of the local community.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Garden Grant
$1,500
The Columbus Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding program provides financial and material support to nonprofit organizations in Columbus and Franklin County for creating community gardens and greenspaces that improve local food access and promote community health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Career Pathway Support Networks
$7,109,573
Ohio Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce partners, and businesses in Ohio to create collaborative networks that enhance career-connected learning and technical education for students across the state.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Waste Reduction Grant
$35,000
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments and nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio to implement projects that reduce waste and promote recycling, composting, and material reuse within their communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Storefront Renovation Grants
$50,000
One South Euclid
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This program provides matching funds to commercial property owners in South Euclid for significant exterior renovations that improve the visual appeal of their buildings.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program
$450,000
Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local law enforcement agencies in Ohio to implement effective strategies for reducing and preventing violent crime in their communities.

Safety
City or township governments
Special Projects Grant Program
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Ohio, to support arts and cultural projects that benefit the local community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Energizing Veteran Resilience Grant
$25,000
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and community assistance to enhance the resilience and well-being of U.S. veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Health
Nonprofits
Technology Validation and Start-up Fund
$200,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage Ohio companies working to commercialize validated technologies developed at local research institutions.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Healthy Neighborhoods
$3,500
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to recognized neighborhood associations in Stark County, Ohio, to support resident-led projects that improve community quality of life and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
William Swanston Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve health, education, and support services for children in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, particularly those facing socioeconomic and racial disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
Delaware County Foundation’s Community Grants
$20,000
Delaware County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Delaware County, Ohio, to address urgent community needs such as mental health, housing, and food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Relations Innovation Small Grant Program
$5,000
Ohio City of Upper Arlington (Community Relations Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations for projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and positive community interactions in Upper Arlington and Central Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Way of Defiance County Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Defiance County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Defiance County, Ohio, in the areas of education, essential services, financial stability, or health.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits